Colin TOOMEY
Chief Concierge
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
176 Cumberland Street
The Rocks NSW 2000
Australia

Phone : +0061 2 9250 6018

email : colin.toomey@shangri-la.com

 
Recently promoted to the role of 2nd Vice President UICH Colin Toomey is currently the sole representative of the International Executive based outside of Europe/North America. A career Concierge with 25 years experience, Colin has spent the last 15 years as Chief Concierge at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel Sydney. Prior to that Colin spent some time working with both Nikko Hotels and InterContinental in Sydney after having commenced his career at the Sheraton Hotel Brisbane in 1986.

Having served in all senior executive roles on the Australian Board including five years as President, Colin subsequently filled the role of Oceania Zone Director for two terms before his election to 3rd Vice President UICH during the China Congress in 2009.

With the generous support of UICH, the Shangri-La Hotel group and the Australian national section of Les Clefs d'Or Colin has travelled extensively in fulfilling his duties. More recently his duties as 3rd Vice President have taken him to Malaysia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Dubai and Japan where he has represented the International Executive at a number of important events.

As with most Concierge Colin enjoys the excitement of travel and exploring interesting and diverse cultures. He looks forward to indulging this passion in his new role as 2nd Vice President UICH where the development and promotion of Les Clefs d'Or activities worldwide will be a particular focus.

2nd Vice President's mission :

- Supervision of future congresses and presence of youngsters
- Responsible for edition of book of members & international review
- Helps in the follow-up with the treasury